Kara Young
Videos: See Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in New Clips From IS GOD IS (May 1, 2026)
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles (May 1, 2026)
Video: Whitney White Looks Back on the Life-Changing Experience of Bringing LIBERATION to Broadway (Apr 30, 2026)
BIO
Broadway: Purpose (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), Purlie Victorious (Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award and Drama League nomination), Cost Of Living (Tony Nomination), Clyde’s (Theatre World Award, Tony and Drama Desk nominations). Off-Broadway: Gruesome Playground Injuries, Table 17 (Lucille Lortell Award), Twelfth Night (Obie Award), All The Natalie Portmans (Lucille Lortel nomination), Halfway Bitches Go Straight To Heaven. Additional credits: The New Englanders, The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll’d, Syncing Ink, and Pretty Hunger. On screen, Kara starred in Boots Riley’s series for Prime Video, “I’m A Virgo” (Breakthrough Performance Film Independent Spirit nomination). Upcoming, she co-leads Aleshea Harris’ feature film Is God Is and can be seen in Boots Riley’s feature film I Love Boosters.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 2009 ] Leticia
[ 2012 ] Kara
[ 2012 ] Lisa
[ 2013 ] Lisa
[ 2015 ] Audition Monitor
[ 2017 ] DJ Love Jones
[ 2017 ] Harley Patrón
[ 2020 ] Darla
[ 2020 ] Kara
[ 2020 ] LolaLaHaynes
[ 2022 ] Charlie August
[ 2022 ] Scha
[ 2024 ] Mari Winters
[ 2025 ] Fatima
[ 2026 ]
TV Shows
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Awards and Nominations
Kara Young, Gruesome Playground Injuries
Kara Young, Gruesome Playground Injuries
winner
Kara Young, Purpose
Kara Young, Table 17
Kara Young, Purpose
Kara Young, Purpose
winner
Kara Young, Purpose
Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
winner
Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
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Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
Kara Young, Cost of Living
Kara YoungTwelfth Night
Kara Young, Cost of Living
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Kara YoungTwelfth Night
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Kara Young, Clyde's
Kara Young, Clyde's
Videos
Video: Kara Young Stars in First Trailer for IS GOD IS Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-20 10:28:09
Video: Nicholas Braun & Kara Young Talk Starring in GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 16:45:36
Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them – Bernadette Peters, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - 2025-06-10 16:28:02
Video: Kara Young Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 22:27:37
Video: Kara Young Recalls Falling in Love with Performing During a Mime Class
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 15:59:50
Video: PURPOSE Cast Talks 'Genius' Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More on TAMRON HALL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-18 11:35:37
Video: Phylicia Rashad Talks Directing Broadway's PURPOSE, Praises Collaborators
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-12 17:11:36
Video: Kara Young Responds to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-17 08:37:44
Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. on His Tony Nomination- 'This One's Personal'
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-13 16:34:37
Video: Broadway's Best Unite with Shubert Foundation to Support Theatre in Our Schools
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-08 15:21:13
Video: Watch an All New Montage of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-28 14:04:02
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares His Daughter's Reaction to PURLIE VICTORIOUS on FALLON
by Michael Major - 2023-10-13 10:15:19
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of PURLE VICTORIOUS
by Red Carpet - 2023-10-12 15:22:50
News
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Two new clips have been released from Is God Is, Aleshea Harris's film adaptation of her play starring two-time Tony-winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson. Watch them now.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 30, 2026
Just months ago, Whitney White was celebrating the opening of her third Broadway project. Liberation was loved by both critics and audiences when it transferred to the James Earl Jones Theatre following its triumphant run off-Broadway last season. Watch in this interview as she chats more about her Liberation experience and looks ahead to her upcoming projects.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026
The New York premiere of Aleshea Harris's Is God Is was held on Monday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson were in attendance alongside Harris, co-stars, and cultural tastemakers. Check out photos from the event below.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Stars of stage and screen lit up The Plaza to help the historic Atlantic Theater Company celebrate 40 years of empowering new voices in the industry and championing diverse and bold pieces of theater. Check out photos from the event here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
A new featurette has been released for Is God Is, Aleshea Harris's film adaptation of her award-winning play. The promo features several cast members previewing the movie, including Kara Young and Mallori Johnson. Check it out now, along with new photos.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in Proof's first-ever revival. See what 17 critics are saying about this Pulitzer-winning play!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2026-2027 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway marking Roundabout’s 60th Season. The season includes two world premieres, three revivals, and two musicals, including The Heart and The Full Monty. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2026
Preview performances are underway for the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive first look at the cast in action here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
In its 2026 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Mike Pratt’s 30 years of transformative service at the Scherman Foundation. The event will also celebrate playwright Aleshea Harris and the release of her feature film Is God Is.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026
On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening and post-reception were held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, with stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.
by - Apr 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2026 Gala at The Plaza, celebrating the historic theater’s 40th Anniversary. The event will feature performances from Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and more.
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2026
Tuesday night, the Broadway revival of Proof played its first preview. Watch a new video of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha, and Kara Young taking their first bows on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Performances are underway for Proof, ahead of a Thursday, April 16 opening night at the Booth Theatre. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Proof here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for for the first-ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Kara Young has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Kara Young has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gruesome Playground Injuries, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Gruesome Playground Injuries, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purpose, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Table 17, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Purpose, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cost of Living, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Cost of Living, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Twelfth Night, Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Clyde's and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Clyde's.
Kara Young has received several prestigious awards for her performances. She won the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Purpose and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards, also for Purpose. She earned the title of Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Purlie Victorious and was recognized with another Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Purlie Victorious. Additionally, she received a Performance Award from the Obie Awards for her role in Twelfth Night and the Theatre World Award for her performance in Clyde's.
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